Renewable

Tesla has enabled Cybertruck PowerShare integration with its Powerwall panels, allowing the truck’s 123 kWh battery to extend emergency home backup. The feature adds runtime rather than output, retaining an 11.5 kW system cap.

Google will invest €13 billion in Finland over the next two years, turning the country into a strategic AI hub in Europe. The money is primarily a bet on AI infrastructure, with the company simultaneously investing in power generation, grids, and energy storage.

Bluetti has launched four new portable power stations, namely the Pioneer 5000 e-generator, the Elite 30 mini, the Elite 100 mini, and the Elite 200 mini. The Pioneer 5000 is a heavy-duty e-generator that features a 5,120 Wh battery capacity and delivers 5 kW of continuous power and 18 kW of surge power.

A few months after its release in the US, Anker has brought the Solix S2000 portable power station to Europe. Touted as the smallest and lightest 2kWh power station, it can power several appliances and can double as a UPS.

Our initial suspicions have now been confirmed: the Amazfit T-Rex Dual Solar features two solar panels—one integrated into the front display and another embedded on the rear case back. This setup allows the smartwatch to harvest energy even while off the wrist during rest stops.

Hoymiles has launched the HiFlow Pro plug-in solar micro-inverter, designed to reduce the friction of renewable adoption by offering a plug-and-play solution that's both convenient and UL3700-certified.

Flinders University researchers have developed an aqueous zinc-iodine battery prototype that reportedly withstands more than 60,000 charge cycles and can recharge in as little as three minutes. The development presents a potentially safer and cheaper alternative to lithium-ion technology.

Anyone looking for a new power station for camping, emergency backup power, and more can currently find selected models in the Summer Sale from just 390 euros, thanks to discounts of up to 45 percent.

Midea air conditioners are widely popular. A recent update to the well-known Home Assistant integration now unlocks additional sensors and diagnostic data for smart homes.

Canada has pledged up to C$10 billion toward a tentative Churchill Falls deal between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador. This replaces the disputed 1969 contract. It covers Gull Island, wind power and transmission — but key terms are still unsettled.

SunEnergyXT has launched a new retrofit solution for existing solar installations. The SunEnergyXT 500 PRO AC Core adds up to 90 kWh of storage capacity, along with optional additional solar inputs.

Optimal Transit has unveiled the second generation of its Kraaken, a zero-emissions floating platform designed to supply coastal communities with electricity, desalinated water and AI computing capacity. The relocatable vessel could offer a faster, lower-cost alternative to land-based infrastructure.

China’s experimental maglev vehicle reached 497 mph in 5.3 seconds in a recent trial, setting a new record and coming closer to commercial airline speeds. This follows earlier runs that reached 404 mph in June and 433 mph in July.

Photovoltaics are very popular, also for off-grid applications and camping. But what happens when the sun isn't shining? A new portable wind turbine aims to solve this problem.

Targus has released the EcoSmart keyboard and mouse to help save the earth by using recycled materials while eliminating batteries through wired USB-C connectivity. This also eliminates downtime when batteries run out and wireless lag.

Anyone looking to purchase a new PV system or expand an existing one often faces the problem of optimally sizing the battery storage. An AI tool from a German startup now aims to provide a solution.

CATL and Dutch firm Alfen have announced a deal to deploy 5 GWh of Tener Sodium battery systems across Europe from 2027. Rated for 15,000 cycles and a 30-year service life, the system easily outlasts lithium iron phosphate alternatives.

Millions of EVs sit parked outside unused for most of the day. With bidirectional charging and a smart home energy management system (HEMS), EV batteries are now becoming a key component of the energy transition. An overview of V2H, V2G and the new mandatory standards for home chargers starting in 2027.

Artificial intelligence and sustainability are in many ways a contradiction, yet many providers promise exactly that. It sounds too good to be true, but is it?

There is currently no avoiding artificial intelligence. Many manufacturers in the tech industry are trying to ride the AI wave; the almost infinite advantages of automation and AI assistance are simply too tempting. But all that glitters is not gold.

Sigenergy has unveiled the SigenMate 2700 Ultra, a plug-and-play home energy system with 4,000 W PV input, 3,600 W AC output, IP66 rating, and AI-driven energy management via the updated mySigen App 4.0.

EcoFlow has unveiled the Stream 2 series, the second generation of its decentralized plug-in solar solution, now offering up to 5,000 W of power. The company also introduced the OASIS 3.0 energy management platform alongside several other new products.

CATL just went from making the world's biggest lithium-ion energy storage container to putting out the most ambitious sodium-ion grid storage system announced yet. The Tener sodium-ion ESS offers up to 30 years lifespan.

SunEnergyXT is expanding its PV solutions portfolio not only with the new PowerBox, but also with an 11 kW wallbox and an AC-coupled home battery storage system.

In collaboration with Google, the University of San Diego plans to build a data center using 2,000 old Pixel smartphones. This is intended to demonstrate that old cell phones can be put to good use instead of being stored in drawers.

Solar power surpassed coal in the US electricity mix for the first time in May 2026, generating 12.8% of national electricity compared with coal’s 12.2%. The milestone underscores clean energy’s expanding role despite continued political and policy divisions over climate action.

Mova has launched its first in-house solar system, the LumeGret A4000. The pre-sale runs for around three weeks and offers a 300 euro discount and a free smart meter.

The global EV market is currently breaking all records and growing at an unprecedented pace. Latest data analyses impressively demonstrate how rapidly electromobility is establishing itself around the globe, and why traditional internal combustion engine vehicles are increasingly falling behind EVs.

Anker Solix has introduced an exceptionally light and compact 2 kWh power station with the S2000. A discount is currently available, though some restrictions apply.

Bluetti has introduced three new system solutions for balcony power plants with its Balco series. The Transfer Hub allows portable power stations to be used as storage for small PV systems.

(Update: Early-bird deals with 25% discount and gift) The new Anker Solix Solarbank 4 Pro offers more than double the power and nearly twice the capacity of the Solarbank 3 Pro, while supporting solar input from up to 12 panels.

Bluetti has launched the Balco series plug-and-play solar system in the European market. The Balco series consists of two models, the Balco 260 and the Balco 500. These plug-and-play solutions deliver up to 2,300 W and 3,680 W of total output. Alongside, the company has also launched the Balco Transfer Hub.

Zendure has introduced the PowerHub, a central control unit for the SolarFlow Mix series that provides comprehensive energy management, including EVs and heat pumps.

While battery storage systems with 32 kWh and more were the absolute exception just a few years ago, today an increasing number of retailers are offering such models. Here is a brief overview of current developments, advantages, and disadvantages.

With the Zendure SolarFlow Mix series, solar power, storage, and intelligent energy management are combined in a single system. The product line consists of three different models with up to 4 kW and 50 kWh, designed to meet different requirements.

Interesting new features and improvements are coming for owners of various Anker Solix Solarbanks. The manufacturer has rolled out an update for its app, introducing a range of new capabilities.

SunEnergyXT 500 is a brand-new all-in-one storage system for balcony solar systems that offers a generous capacity starting at 5 kWh and is available for pre-order at a significantly lower price. The same applies to the SunEnergyXT 500 Pro, which is designed with up to 2.4 kW for smaller PV systems.

New competition for Anker Solix, Zendure, and others: Mova has presented its first two solar systems, the LumeGret A2000 and A4000. These plug-and-play solutions offer an expandable capacity of up to 9.6 and 20 kWh, respectively.

The first official clues regarding the new Anker Solix Solarbank 4 E5000 Pro have been discovered. It looks like the launch of the Solarbank 3 Pro's successor is just around the corner.

Anker Solix has introduced the Solarbank Max AC. Designed for retrofitting existing PV systems, this home storage system ranges from 7 to 42 kWh and can also serve as a backup power supply and work with dynamic electricity tariffs. Early-bird discounts and bonuses are available at launch.

Bluetti has unveiled the Elite 400, a new XXL power station with a massive 3,840 Wh capacity. Handling of this relatively light solar generator is improved by integrated wheels and a telescopic handle.

With a combination of Chinese hardware and German software, Tesvolt aims to impress with its recently introduced battery storage system. This is intended to ensure low prices and high safety standards while enabling a rapid payback period.

The new Reserva Pro battery storage system from the Austrian company Fronius is specifically aimed at customers with high energy demands. It offers high charge and discharge rates as well as backup power capabilities.

A new study by Anker based on real usage data from Germany shows that balcony solar systems are economically worthwhile in most cases. The equation becomes more complicated when storage solutions are involved because of higher costs and shorter warranty periods.

Vtoman has launched the FlashSpeed 2400 portable power station with expansion capabilities. The power station offers a 1,408 Wh LiFePO₄ battery, a peak output of 3,200 W, ultra-fast charging, up to 12 outputs, and solar charging support. On top of this, it can also double as a jump starter.